Thesis in the field of process data evaluation in laser beam welding from October 2024

Against the backdrop of increasing demands on the use of joining technology in the electric powertrain, laser material processing has great application potential.

In the Laser Technology and Cell Technology Center team in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, we develop and qualify new laser processing methods for applications in battery cells and modules, electric motors and eATS. New ideas and system technology components are tested and further developed in our own application laboratory.

These are some of the challenges you will face:

• Familiarization with the laser welding process and process monitoring incl. system technology
• Definition of the relevant metrics for continuous process monitoring (iterative)
• Data extraction from various sources (image and measurement data) and preparation of the relevant information
• Use of data mining techniques to analyze the image and data sets and identify relevant correlations
• Preparation and visualization of the results
• Development of new approaches for automated evaluation and interpretation of measurement and test data

The final topic and start date will be determined in consultation with the university, you and us.

• Student in the field of data science, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related technical degree program
• Good basic knowledge of data analysis and machine learning
• Experience with programming languages such as Python
• Independent and goal-oriented way of working
• Confident written and spoken German and English (>=level B2)
• Confident handling of MS Office
• Commitment and ability to work in a team
• Analytical mindset and strategic way of working
• High sense of responsibility for handling high-power lasers

Additional information:

Of course, we cannot do without formalities. Please apply online only and enclose a CV, current certificate of enrollment stating the semester of study, current transcript of records, relevant certificates (max. total size of attachments 5 MB) and mark your application documents as "relevant for this application" in the online form.

Further information on the recruitment criteria can be found"here".

Nationals from countries outside the European Economic Area should send their residence/work permit with their application.

We particularly welcome online applications from severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities. If you have any questions, you can also contact the site's representative for severely disabled employees at sbv-untertuerkheim@mercedes-benz.com, who will be happy to support you in the further application process after your application.

Please understand that we no longer accept paper applications and that there is no entitlement to return postage.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact HR Services by e-mail at myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone: 0711/17-99000 (Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.).